HAL inks ₹13,500 Cr contract with Defence Ministry for procurement of 12 Su-30MKI aircraft

New Delhi: A contract for procurement of 12 Su-30MKI aircraft along with associated equipment was signed between Ministry of Defence and Defence PSU Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) today , at an approximate cost of ₹13,500 Crore inclusive of taxes and duties.

As per defence ministry, the aircraft would have an indigenous content of 62.6%, enhanced due to indiginisation of many components to be manufactured by Indian defence industry.

These aircraft would be manufactured at Nasik division of HAL. The supply of these aircraft would enhance operational capability of Indian Air Force and strengthen defence preparedness of the country.

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